BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
Hear how the UI was designed to work seamlessly with a diversity of devices and form factors. Go behind the scenes and learn all about the new app model that allows you to create powerful new apps. All while retaining the ability to use your existing apps. Web-connected and web-powered apps built using HTML5 and JavaScript have access to the power of the PC. Touch-optimized browsing, with the full power of hardware-accelerated Internet Explorer 10 transforms your experiences with the web. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows.
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Building great touch systems- Jerry Koh, Takahiro Shigemitsu, Steve Welch
- Touch, OEM, IHV, Certification
- HW-181T
- Day 2
- Rainier
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Windows 8 introduces a number of new touch experiences and capabilities. This session will provide an overview of how to build and test great touch systems running Windows 8. You will learn about the Windows 8 user experience and certification requirements, new tools for validating and measuring the... -
Build polished collection and list apps using XAML- Hamid Mahmood
- Metro style apps, UI Platform, XAML
- APP-517T
- Day 2
- Hood
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Learn exciting ways to expose collections of data using the new XAML List controls, a fast and easy way to make collections take on the Windows 8 look and feel. Come and learn about the powerful capabilities of these controls and best practices to make your app really shine. -
How to declare your app’s capabilities- Jeff Johnson
- Metro style apps
- APP-398T
- Day 2
- McKinley
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Do you want to build an app that takes a photo through the PC’s camera for a profile pic? Do you want your app to be aware of its current location or enable device proximity scenarios? Do you want customers to rave about how your app uses the files, pictures, videos, and docs from the file system? Windows...
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Stand out with styling in your HTML app- Phil Cupp, Chris Jones
- Metro style apps, HTML5 and JavaScript, Expression Blend
- APP-212T
- Day 2
- McKinley
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Combine your own app’s style with the familiar Windows personality. Use Blend and the power of CSS to customize the look and feel of your app, style the individual HTML and WinJS controls, and the elements within them. Infuse your app with your distinct character while keeping Windows' great touch interaction,... -
Creating connected apps that work on today's networks- Peter Smith
- Metro style apps, Security, Wireless, Networking
- PLAT-785T
- Day 2
- Normandy
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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In today’s highly connected world, your customers want their apps to connect them with friends, content and information wherever they are, but current networks make this hard. Work networks have proxies that block your connections; wireless networks have usage, overage and roaming costs that can lead... -
Build your first Metro style game- Chas Boyd
- Metro style apps, Games, Graphics, DirectX
- PLAT-750T
- Day 2
- Thunder
- September 14, 2011 from 5:00PM to 6:00PM
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Games are undoubtedly one of the most popular style of apps with users today and one of the largest money makers as well! If you have ever thought of writing a game, this session is for you! Windows 8 offers an end-to-end platform for developing games. Come to this session to learn how Windows 8 enables... -
Connecting Windows 8 to mobile broadband and Wi-Fi networks- Billy Anders, Khawar Zuberi
- OEM, IHV, Silicon, Wireless
- HW-732T
- Day 2
- Cascade
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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Connectivity is the underpinning of today’s computing experience. Windows 8 introduces many new features and experiences that will make it easier to get and stay connected on Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networks. This session will provide an overview of the Windows 8 connectivity investments and experiences,... -
Reimagining the experience for connecting with devices- Robin Goldstein, Craig Zhou
- Metro style apps, OEM, IHV, Wireless, Metro style device apps
- HW-745T
- Day 2
- Cascade
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Today’s consumer electronic devices are more capable and more connected to apps and services than ever before. In Windows 8, we have made significant improvements in the experience connecting with and using these devices. In this session, you will learn about how Windows 8 makes it simple to connect...
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Delivering great performance and battery life- Sharif Farag, Jason Hendrickson
- Performance, OEM, IHV, Silicon, Power
- HW-459T
- Day 2
- Kodiak
- September 14, 2011 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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Windows 8 runs efficiently on a broader range of systems. This session will cover how to create high-performance and energy efficient experiences on the full spectrum of Windows 8 platforms. You will learn software design and development practices that maximize the performance of apps and power consumption... -
Taking your Application Lifecycle Management to the cloud with the Team Foundation Service- Doug Neumann
- Visual Studio, Cloud, Windows Azure
- TOOL-818T
- Day 2
- September 14, 2011 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM
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You’ve heard about the brand new Team Foundation Service that brings together Team Foundation Server and Windows Azure and now it’s time to find out how to get started. In this talk we’ll start you off with creating your account, setting up projects, issue tracking and much more. We’ll also show you...
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